Proverbs 14
Amplified Bible, Classic Edition
14 Every wise woman builds her house, but the foolish one tears it down with her own hands.
2 He who walks in uprightness reverently and worshipfully fears the Lord, but he who is contrary and devious in his ways despises Him.
3 In the [a]fool’s own mouth is a rod [to shame] his pride, but the wise men’s lips preserve them.
4 Where no oxen are, the grain crib is empty, but much increase [of crops] comes by the strength of the ox.
5 A faithful witness will not lie, but a false witness breathes out falsehoods.
6 A scoffer seeks Wisdom in vain [for his very attitude blinds and deafens him to it], but knowledge is easy to him who [being teachable] understands.
7 Go from the presence of a foolish and self-confident man, for you will not find knowledge on his lips.
8 The Wisdom [godly Wisdom, which is comprehensive insight into the ways and purposes of God] of the prudent is to understand his way, but the folly of [self-confident] fools is to deceive.
9 Fools make a mock of sin and sin mocks the fools [who are its victims; a sin offering made by them only mocks them, bringing them disappointment and disfavor], but among the upright there is the favor of God.(A)
10 The heart knows its own bitterness, and no stranger shares its joy.
11 The house of the wicked shall be overthrown, but the tent of the upright shall flourish.
12 There is a way which seems right to a man and appears straight before him, but at the end of it is the way of death.
13 Even in laughter the heart is sorrowful, and the end of mirth is heaviness and grief.
14 The backslider in heart [from God and from fearing God] shall be filled with [the fruit of] his own ways, and a good man shall be satisfied with [the fruit of] his ways [with the holy thoughts and actions which his heart prompts and in which he delights].
15 The simpleton believes every word he hears, but the prudent man looks and considers well where he is going.
16 A wise man suspects danger and cautiously avoids evil, but the fool bears himself insolently and is [presumptuously] confident.
17 He who foams up quickly and flies into a passion deals foolishly, and a man of wicked plots and plans is hated.
18 The simple acquire folly, but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.
19 The evil men bow before the good, and the wicked [stand suppliantly] at the gates of the [uncompromisingly] righteous.
20 The poor is hated even by his own neighbor, but the rich has many friends.
21 He who despises his neighbor sins [against God, his fellowman, and himself], but happy (blessed and fortunate) is he who is kind and merciful to the poor.
22 Do they not err who devise evil and wander from the way of life? But loving-kindness and mercy, loyalty and faithfulness, shall be to those who devise good.
23 In all labor there is profit, but idle talk leads only to poverty.
24 The crown of the wise is their wealth of Wisdom, but the foolishness of [self-confident] fools is [nothing but] folly.
25 A truthful witness saves lives, but a deceitful witness speaks lies [and endangers lives].
26 In the reverent and worshipful fear of the Lord there is strong confidence, and His children shall always have a place of refuge.
27 Reverent and worshipful fear of the Lord is a fountain of life, that one may avoid the snares of death.(B)
28 In a multitude of people is the king’s glory, but in a lack of people is the prince’s ruin.
29 He who is slow to anger has great understanding, but he who is hasty of spirit exposes and exalts his folly.(C)
30 A calm and undisturbed mind and heart are the life and health of the body, but envy, jealousy, and wrath are like rottenness of the bones.
31 He who oppresses the poor reproaches, mocks, and insults his Maker, but he who is kind and merciful to the needy honors Him.(D)
32 The wicked is overthrown through his wrongdoing and calamity, but the [consistently] righteous has hope and confidence even in death.
33 Wisdom rests [silently] in the mind and heart of him who has understanding, but that which is in the inward part of [self-confident] fools is made known.(E)
34 Uprightness and right standing with God (moral and spiritual rectitude in every area and relation) elevate a nation, but sin is a reproach to any people.
35 The king’s favor is toward a wise and discreet servant, but his wrath is against him who does shamefully.(F)
Footnotes
- Proverbs 14:3 The word “fool” in the Old Testament seldom, if ever, is used to describe the feebleminded, imbecile, idiot, or moron. Rather, it always has within it the meaning of a rebel, especially against God and the laws of order, decency, and justice. Notice in Proverbs how many such characteristics of rebelliousness are listed against the fool, and see God’s attitude toward them.
Ordspråksboken 14
nuBibeln (Swedish Contemporary Bible)
14 Visa kvinnor bygger upp sitt hus,
medan dumma river ner det med egna händer.
2 Den som vandrar rakt fram fruktar Herren,
den som går krokiga vägar föraktar honom.
3 Den dummes tal resulterar i ris för hans rygg,
men de visa skyddas av sina ord.
4 En krubba utan oxar förblir ren,
men det är oxarnas styrka som gör skörden riklig.
5 Ett sant vittne bedrar aldrig,
men ett falskt vittne har bara lögner att komma med.
6 En hädare söker vishet men finner ingen,
men den kommer lätt till den som har omdöme.
7 Håll dig borta från dåren,
för från honom får du aldrig höra några kloka ord.
8 Den klokes vishet kan urskilja den rätta vägen,
men dårars dumhet bedrar.
9 De dumma hånskrattar åt skuldoffer,[a]
men hos de rättsinniga finns välvilja.
10 Varje hjärta känner sin egen sorg,
och ingen annan kan dela dess glädje.
11 Den gudlöses hus rivs ner,
men den rättsinniges boning blomstrar.
12 En väg som kan synas rätt för en människa
kan ändå leda till döden.
13 Även hos den som skrattar kan hjärtat göra ont,
och glädjen kan sluta i sorg.
14 Den trolöse får tillbaka vad han förtjänar,
likaså belönas den gode.
15 Den okunnige tror allt som sägs,
den kloke ger akt på sina steg.
16 Den vise fruktar och undviker faror,
en dåre är arrogant och sorglös.
17 En hetsig man gör dumheter,
en kallt beräknande man blir hatad.
18 De okunniga ärver dumhet,
men de kloka kröns av kunskap.
19 De onda måste buga sig för de goda
och de gudlösa vid de rättfärdigas portar.
20 Också av sina närmaste blir den fattige hatad,
medan den rike har många vänner.
21 Den som föraktar sin medmänniska syndar.
Lycklig är den som visar den fattige nåd.
22 De som planerar ondska far vilse,
men de som planerar det som är gott finner nåd och trofasthet.
23 Arbete ger välstånd
men tomt prat fattigdom.
24 De visas krona är deras rikedom
och dårarnas deras dumhet.
25 Ett sant vittne räddar liv,
men ett falskt vittne är en förrädare.
26 Den som fruktar Herren har ett tryggt fäste,
och hans barn får där en tillflykt.
27 Herrens fruktan är en källa till liv,
som hjälper människan att undgå dödens snaror.
28 Ett stort folk är en kungs ära,
men utan det går fursten under.
29 Den som kan behärska sitt temperament är förståndig,
men den hetsige visar bara upp sin dumhet.
30 Sinnesro ger kroppen hälsa,
men avundsjuka är röta i benen.
31 Den som förtrycker den fattige förolämpar hans skapare,
men den som hjälper de fattiga ärar honom.
32 Den gudlöse går under på grund av sin ondska,
men den rättfärdige har en tillflykt ända in i döden.
33 I den förnuftiges hjärta bor visheten,
bland dårarna låter den sig bli känd.[b]
34 Rättfärdighet upphöjer ett folk,
men synd blir till folkens vanära.
35 En kung gläder sig över en vis tjänare,
men hans vrede drabbar den som handlar skamligt.
Proverbs 14
King James Version
14 Every wise woman buildeth her house: but the foolish plucketh it down with her hands.
2 He that walketh in his uprightness feareth the Lord: but he that is perverse in his ways despiseth him.
3 In the mouth of the foolish is a rod of pride: but the lips of the wise shall preserve them.
4 Where no oxen are, the crib is clean: but much increase is by the strength of the ox.
5 A faithful witness will not lie: but a false witness will utter lies.
6 A scorner seeketh wisdom, and findeth it not: but knowledge is easy unto him that understandeth.
7 Go from the presence of a foolish man, when thou perceivest not in him the lips of knowledge.
8 The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way: but the folly of fools is deceit.
9 Fools make a mock at sin: but among the righteous there is favour.
10 The heart knoweth his own bitterness; and a stranger doth not intermeddle with his joy.
11 The house of the wicked shall be overthrown: but the tabernacle of the upright shall flourish.
12 There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.
13 Even in laughter the heart is sorrowful; and the end of that mirth is heaviness.
14 The backslider in heart shall be filled with his own ways: and a good man shall be satisfied from himself.
15 The simple believeth every word: but the prudent man looketh well to his going.
16 A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil: but the fool rageth, and is confident.
17 He that is soon angry dealeth foolishly: and a man of wicked devices is hated.
18 The simple inherit folly: but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.
19 The evil bow before the good; and the wicked at the gates of the righteous.
20 The poor is hated even of his own neighbour: but the rich hath many friends.
21 He that despiseth his neighbour sinneth: but he that hath mercy on the poor, happy is he.
22 Do they not err that devise evil? but mercy and truth shall be to them that devise good.
23 In all labour there is profit: but the talk of the lips tendeth only to penury.
24 The crown of the wise is their riches: but the foolishness of fools is folly.
25 A true witness delivereth souls: but a deceitful witness speaketh lies.
26 In the fear of the Lord is strong confidence: and his children shall have a place of refuge.
27 The fear of the Lord is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.
28 In the multitude of people is the king's honour: but in the want of people is the destruction of the prince.
29 He that is slow to wrath is of great understanding: but he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly.
30 A sound heart is the life of the flesh: but envy the rottenness of the bones.
31 He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker: but he that honoureth him hath mercy on the poor.
32 The wicked is driven away in his wickedness: but the righteous hath hope in his death.
33 Wisdom resteth in the heart of him that hath understanding: but that which is in the midst of fools is made known.
34 Righteousness exalteth a nation: but sin is a reproach to any people.
35 The king's favour is toward a wise servant: but his wrath is against him that causeth shame.
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